The Vampire's Bride

"Hey! I'm talking to you!"

Mallory was pushed again at the wall by Kyla. Kyla was getting tired of asking the same question, again and again, to Mallory.

Kyla hissed through her teeth as she stood closer to Mallory, "Let me ask you one more time, freak... What tricks do you have under your sleeves?"

"I-I already told you, I don't have!"

"F***! Don't lie to me you b*tch!"

Seeing that Mallory was already cowering yet refused to state the truth, Kyla grabbed a bunch of her hair and pulled it upwards.

"I know that you have those petty little tricks. You want to keep Azazel around your finger. Don't think that I have not yet noticed it. Just because he saved you once doesn't mean he is yours you freak!"

Mallory was thrown on the floor with a loud impact. Having a bruised on her shoulder and that didn't help ease the pain.

"Hey, get the hose," Kyla ordered and Mira and Jane quickly followed.

Just as Mallory was struggling to get up, she suddenly felt cold and yelped, "Ahh?!"

Kyla and Co. were just laughing as they watched Mallory's uniform turned into a see-through one. She was completely drenched in water and felt colder than before. Her teeth started to chatter as she shivered, barely able to hugged herself.

"Now listen, freak. This is just the beginning. If you ever try to do such things again, don't expect it to be any lighter! Oh and one more thing," Kyla paused and savored her misery.

"I sincerely hope to see you in class later." cause I'd like the whole class to see you in your state right now!

Though the rest was left unsaid, Mallory knew what she meant. She could not help but stare at the three retreating figures as she trapped the words she wanted to say.

After some time, she mumbled through her teeth, "D-d*mn! I-it's cold!"

Mallory tried standing up but she had lost her energy. Each time she moved, she'd find herself kneeling.

You think you're safe in school? Think again 'lil sister!

Thana's words resonated in Mallory's ears.

It's already her last year in school yet she still could not escape the clutches of her family!

Indeed she was — —

"Pathetic."

Mallory's vision started to blur as tears formed in her eyes. She started sniffing and sneezing due to the cold.

"Mallo—?! What happened?!"

Mallory turned her head to see a familiar figure running towards her. Realizing who it was, she quickly wiped her tears and turned to face the wall, unable to show Leo how pathetic she looked at the moment.

At that moment, she was so scared of letting Leo see how weak she was that she forgot about her clothes.

"Are you alright? Are you hurt?"

Mallory did not reply and could only sniff.

"Who did it?"

No response.

"Was it the human girl from earlier?"

Mallory flinched but she still did not respond.

Leo could only suppress the anger boiling in him as he sighed. She's not in the wrong therefore he should not take it out on her. If he did, she'd probably be sacred than before.

It was then that he saw the tears flowing down her face. For some reason, the sight made Leo feel bad — terribly bad. He could only helplessly comfort her to stop the tears.

He cupped her face with his hands and spoke gently, "Hey, it's fine now. Stop crying already, okay?"

He wiped the tears with his thumb and just like coaxing a child, he kissed her forehead.

It only happened for a second but the spot of contact felt... unexplainably warm...

Indeed, this stopped her from crying...

However, another problem arose...

Mallory felt like having a heart attack!

She could feel her heart racing as if it was racing against time. It was the first time another person had touched her so gently. What more, the person was a man!

And not just any ordinary man, it was Master Orpheus!

Mallory weakly pushed him away as she avoided his eyes, "I-I'm fine, Master Orpheus. T-The Class is starting..."

Leo was mesmerized by the innocent looking girl in front of him and was unable to answer. He watched as her cheeks were immediately painted in pink.

Indeed she was a beauty if she just fix herself, she'd probably catch the attention of every man and woman she passed by.

But for some reason, her wet hair, her shivering body, her see-through clothes, and the way that her mouth moves as she spoke his name seemed to lit something inside Leo!

Mallory stopped as she saw a shadow loomed over her.

The next second, his lips were pressed against hers... without even asking...

Mallory eyes stayed wide open as her mind tried to process what was happening...

Leo was kissing her...

Leo was gently supporting her back...

Leo had successfully stolen a kiss from her...

Both her first kiss yesterday...

And now her second kiss...

F*ck! He stole her first kiss!!!

He even stole her second kiss!!!

Mallory quickly squirmed to escape Leo's embrace but that just made him tightened his grip!

Leo let out a low growl as he momentarily gave space to Mallory.

However, just as she was about to speak, Leo assaulted her with another kiss!

Her third kiss!!!

Mallory tried hard to keep her mouth shut as she pushed the unbudging man before her.

It's not that she hated it. It's not that she's fine with it... it's more of a 'think about it when you cross the bridge' kind of attitude.

So if Leo kissed her, so be it. She was fine with it.

Alas! Her fate seemed to have another plan in mind and that plan was the reason she was persistently pushing him away!

She was in a crucial moment in her life where the number of kisses must be counted and treasured like the number of days you have left. And on the nth number, the person who kissed her will be the person whom she'll follow forever!

And the number that was given to her was... 27...

Yes, 3 kisses was still far from 27. She had absolutely nothing to worry about!

She could be delusional about it but... her guts told her that she should stop Leo...

Leo finally separated lips the moment Mallory lost air. He glared at Mallory who did not open her mouth, even for a slight second. He pinched her chin gently but with force, "Open your mouth."

Mallory refused and slightly pouted as she avoided his look.

Seeing his pouting partner, Leo smirked. Heh... You want to play this game? Well then, let's see who will win.

A lot of ideas entered Leo's mind. He thought of forcing her mouth open or kissing her 'till she relented. He even thought of... some inappropriate thoughts.

In the end, he decided to do it in the most harmless way.

Mallory, who was still sulking, noticed Leo clutching his heart. She immediately focused on Leo and asked worryingly, "W-What's wrong Master Orpheus?! A-are you sick?!"

Oh... so she does worry about me...

Leo tried very hard to act, "I-I can't breathe p-properly..."

Mallory was visibly panicking, "W-What should I do? D-Do you need anything, Master Orpheus? The doctor? Medicine?"

Leo: "Y-Yes, I n-need one t-thing..."

Mallory: "What is it? If could help, then I would! Should I call a doctor?"

Leo: "N-no need..."

Mallory: "Then what is it you need, Master Orpheus?"

Leo: "This."

Mallory: "Ahh?"

Suddenly, Mallory was pulled down by Leo for a kiss. Due to it being sudden, Leo was able to kiss her at the right moment; the moment her mouth was open.

Mallory realized, at that moment, that Leo lied. She angrily pushed him away but her hands were stuck in between them as Leo crushed her with a hug.

Leo's hand was on her neck, trying to deepen the kiss, as the other held her waist to keep her in place.

Leo slightly opened his eyes to see the reaction of his rebellious partner.

The moment he did, he almost forgot to breathe.

Mallory had a blush on her face as she felt his heart beating through her hands. Combined with her wet clothes, Leo could not help but feel... itchy down there.

Leo separated for a moment and said, "Breathe through your nose."

He did not wait for her to reply and inserted his tongue.

Mallory was surprised and yelped through the kiss. Her eyes widened as she felt Leo dominating her.

Leo proceeded to explore inside her mouth, rubbing his tongue at her soft palate.

Mallory slowly closed her eyes as if she was melting.

And a soft m.o.a.n was heard...

A m.o.a.n...

Mallory quickly stepped back. One hand was on Leo's c.h.e.s.t, the other was on her mouth as she tried to catch her breath. She had her head down as she was too ashamed to look at the man in front of her. She silently asked herself what happened...

That was me... right? Did I just...

Realizing that it was indeed her, heat spread all over her face.

Cr*p... she's cute.

Leo watched every single emotion and reaction that passed by her face.

Leo's eyes trailed the droplets of water that fell from the tips of Mallory's baby hairs.

Some dripped down her eyelashes, the others from her cheeks. Those that went down to her lips were gone. What took Leo's attention was those that trailed her... neck.

Leo stopped and gazed at the delicious collarbone that was visibly seen.

Leo leaned closer and whispered seductively, "Sorry, Mallory... Let me have some..."

"Eh? A-Ah!" Mallory tried to prevent Leo's l.u.s.t as he slowly went near. "M-Master Orphe– wait— Mm~"

Alas, her refusal was pointless.

Leo had successfully buried his fangs. Mallory could only bit her lips to avoid being heard.

Not being able to hear her cries, Leo was annoyed and s.u.c.k.e.d harder. He looked up to see Mallory who tried to glare at him as she tried to keep the pain inside.

This horny vampire!!!

We're in school right now, Master Orpheus!!! If we are seen, we are dead!!!

"M-Master Orpheus... Mm~ P-please s-sto— Mm~!"

Leo knew what she was thinking but pretended not to.

Aghh!!! Why are the Gods angry at me?!

...

As the pair continued to sat their, having the time of their lives – at least one was – someone was watching them through a pair of telescope.

"Sh*t! That freak is actually having some skinship with him?! She'll pay for this!"